The ZX and VX are the top and second-from-top variants of the Honda Elevate respectively. Honda has launched the Elevate mid-size SUV in our market at a starting price of Rs 11 lakh, ex-showroom. It aims to rival the mighty Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos in our market. The mid-size SUV segment is becoming more and more popular and in demand with each passing year. As a result, Honda decided to enter this segment with the ambition of grabbing more market share for itself. Whether or not the Elevate will be able to do that for the Japanese car marque remains to be seen. For now, let us compare these two trims of the SUV.
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Honda Elevate VX vs ZX – Price Comparison
The ZX is the top model of the Elevate and costs Rs 14.90 lakh for the manual and Rs 16 lakh, ex-showroom for the automatic. On the other hand, the VX (second-from-top) variant retails for Rs 13.50 lakh for the manual and Rs 14.60 lakh for the automatic. Hence, there is a difference of Rs 1.40 lakh on the ex-showroom prices of these two trims.
| Honda ELEVATE (in Rs) | SV | V | VX | ZX |
| MT | 10,99,900 | 12,10,900 | 13,49,900 | 14,89,900 |
| CVT | – | 13,20,900 | 14,59,900 | 15,99,900 |
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Exterior Comparison
At the front, both these models come with LED DRLs, LED headlamps, a large grille that is finished in glossy black in ZX and matte black in VX, and both get fog lamps. On the sides, there are also a lot of similarities. This includes a sunroof, chrome window lining and 17-inch alloy wheels. However, the ZX trim has chrome door handles while the VX gets body-coloured ones. Moreover, the side body cladding is chrome in the top trim and black plastic in the second-from-top trim. At the rear, there are no differences. Both get shark fin antenna, reverse parking sensors and camera and LED taillamps which are connected via a glass panel.
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Interior and Features Comparison
There are more soft-touch materials on the dashboard and door panels on the top trim compared to plastic materials on the other model. Moreover, the top trim gets a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment HD display compared to a smaller unit on the VX variant. Instead of the leather materials for door panels and upholstery, the second-from-top gets fabric upholstery. At the rear, the is a central armrest in the top trim which is missing in the VX trim. Also, the top trim gets Honda Sensing ADAS features, paddle shifters, auto-dimming IRVM, wooden finish, wireless charging, blind spot monitoring, and 6 airbags among others. The VX gets a smaller 8-inch infotainment display, the ADAS is not available and there are just 2 airbags on offer.
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Specs
Elevate provides a single-engine option, featuring the 1.5-litre i-VTEC engine, which closely resembles the one found in the City model. This engine delivers a familiar performance with 121 PS and 145 Nm of peak power and torque. You can choose between a 6-speed manual transmission or a CVT automatic gearbox. Notably, there is no strong hybrid engine on offer like in the City sedan. When equipped with the manual transmission, the claimed fuel efficiency is an impressive 15.31 km/l, while the automatic version performs even better at 16.92 km/l. The prices range from Rs 11 lakh to Rs 16 lakh, ex-showroom.
| Specs | Honda Elevate |
| Engine | 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol |
| Power | 121 PS |
| Torque | 145 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed MT / CVT |
| Mileage | 15.31 km/l (MT) / 16.92 km/l (AT) |
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Verdict
Well, both these trims are quite well-equipped when it comes to the interior and features. On the outside, the differences are rather miniscule. One could easily neglect them. Also, both these variants have the same powertain and transmission options. Hence, the real difference lies in the features and safety. The biggest addition in the top trim is the Honda Sensing ADAS. We know how important such active safety equipments could be in emergency situations. ADAS could intervene in those scenarios where the drivers are not able to react quickly enough. On a properly marked highway, these function quite well. However, they are not of much help in porrly marked roads. Therefore, if budget is no contraint and you wish to get the ADAS features, then you should opt for the top ZX trim. Otherwise, the VX variants offers all the necessary tech and convenience features too.
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